Lisa Owen
Last ditch attempt by officials to reach 90 percent census target
Officials are still trying to reach those who haven't done this year's Census, with community events and incentives. The final deadline to complete the Census is tomorrow at 5pm. The unofficial… Video, Audio
Fallout of French nuclear testing still affecting men decades later
50 ago a crew of 242 men left New Zealand on a mission to Mururoa Atoll, in French Polynesia. The crew of HMNZS Otago, and later the frigate Canterbury, were sent there to protest French nuclear… Video, Audio
NZ should stand up to Japan over nuclear waste dumping - Lawyer
Japan is being criticised by Pacific leaders for dumping nuclear waste in the Pacific Ocean. An international lawyer says Australia and New Zealand need to do more to stand up to Japan. Japan is… Audio
PM on concerns over culture in Kiri Allan's office
The Prime Minister has been forced to answer questions about the conduct of a senior minister, while he's in China on a diplomatic and trade mission. A Department of Conservation boss flagged concerns… Video, Audio
Red stickered house in Swanson on the move after heavy rain
Auckland is a waterlogged city, with a slip blocking state highway one north for the second day in a row, and a house in Swanson on the brink of collapse. The red stickered home on Scenic Drive was… Audio
9 year old Aussie boy writes book to plus-size pocket money
Once upon a time, there was an enterprising West Australian boy who decided to write a book to plus-size his pocket money. Bodie Howland tells us about his debut book The Love Hearts Explore Exmouth.
…Some in Muriwai still living in campgrounds months after cyclone
Some Muriwai locals are still living in the local campground four and a half months after Cyclone Gabrielle tore through their homes. The popular west Auckland surf beach reopened to the public 12… Video, Audio
Red carpet for Hipkins as Jinping calls NZ 'friend and partner'
The red carpet has been rolled out for the Prime Minister in China, who met with President Xi Jinping overnight. Jinping has labelled New Zealand a friend and partner. In response, Chris Hipkins… Audio
Rural families still cut off by damaged road after latest downpour
To flood damaged Tairawahiti now. Families in a small rural community inland from Tolaga Bay remain completely cut off from the outside world after the recent storm completely annihilated the local… Video, Audio
Evening business for 28 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330212256112 Video, Audio
Retailers call for stop to pedestrianizing Wellington's golden mile
Retailers in the capital want a stop to plans to make Wellington's golden mile pedestrian only. The council will vote tomorrow on whether to move all vehicles except buses off the road between… Audio
Athletics coach stood down following formal police complaint
Another major scandal has hit New Zealand Athletics as coach Jeremy McColl has been stood down following a formal police complaint. Jeremy McColl is coach of star pole vaulters Eliza McCartney and… Video, Audio
Serious culture & leadership issues in Corrections dept - report
Fair treatment and the rights of prisoners are the unfortunate collateral damage of Corrections' shortcomings and an inability to achieve lasting change. That according to a bruising report by the… Video, Audio
Coromandel bridge to be finished by next March - Waka Kotahi
Waka Kotahi's as confident as it can be that a new bridge to join up a badly damaged Corormandel state highway will be finished by March next year, even though it hasn't signed a construction contract… Audio
Supermarkets warn fruit and veg could be in short supply
Fruit and vegetables could again be victims of the latest wild weather. A least one supermarket chain is warning broccolli, lettuce, bagged salads and mandarins could be in short supply over the next… Audio
OCD treatment nearly impossible in public system, say advocates
OCD sufferers and advocates say it's nearly impossible to get treatment for the disorder in the public sector unless there's 'blood on the floor'. For one mother it took eight months and calling the… Audio
Coromandel businesses face another bump in road on SH25
Coromandel businesses are facing another massive bump in the road, or rather a slip, that Waka Kotahi is working overtime to clear from State Highway 25. It's blocking lanes in both directions at… Video, Audio
Team of young MMA athletes set to take on world in Las Vegas
A nine strong team of blossoming mixed martial athletes are set to take on the world in Las Vegas next month. The diminutive but dangerous young grapplers from Auckland will compete at a competition… Video, Audio
Whanau in cyclone damaged areas look to Matariki to help reflect
Whanau in cyclone devastated areas are now turning their attention towards Matariki in a move to help the community reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Marae and community leaders are… Audio
Private eye says Beckenridge investigation not thorough enough
A private investigator believes police did not investigate the disappearance of Mike Zhou Beckenridge and his stepfather John Beckenridge thoroughly enough. The pair disappeared in March 2015 and a… Audio